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SMOROBOT Launches Revolutionary Valor Series Intelligent Pool Cleaning Robots

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BEIJING, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 March 2024, SMOROBOT officially unveiled the ValorTM series of intelligent robotic pool cleaners (hereinafter "Valor"), setting a new standard in automated pool cleaning and maintenance.

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  • BEIJING, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 March 2024, SMOROBOT officially unveiled the ValorTM series of intelligent robotic pool cleaners (hereinafter "Valor"), setting a new standard in automated pool cleaning and maintenance.
  • Valor, a revolutionary intelligent cordless robotic pool cleaner from SMOROBOT, is forged from the accumulated experience and insights garnered from the Tank series.
  • With the launch of the Valor Series Robotic Pool Cleaner, SMOROBOT has significantly enhanced the user experience.
  • Valor now sets a new standard for functionality among pool cleaning robots worldwide, revolutionizing the industry with its groundbreaking capabilities.

OnGo Annual Award Winners Announced: Honoring Top Achievers in CBRS Innovation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnGo Alliance, the industry consortium that promotes the development, commercialization, and adoption of LTE and 5G solutions for the US 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), announced at the OnGo Forward event in Chicago the winners of the OnGo Alliance 2024 Awards. The awards recognize innovations in real-world CBRS solutions and their business impact. 

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  • "The OnGo Alliance Annual Award recipients' innovative approaches have demonstrated the vast opportunities the shared spectrum delivers," said Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the OnGo Alliance.
  • "It is my privilege to commend this year's OnGo Alliance Annual Award recipients for their pioneering adoption of OnGo technology," said Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the OnGo Alliance.
  • Excellence in OnGo Technology Innovation: Awarded to JMA (with Sherpa 6, Druid Software, and Dell Technologies) for their innovative Open-RAN-based nomadic private 5G mobile network solution.
  • The OnGo Alliance Annual Awards program is open to all members of the OnGo Alliance, and winners are selected by a panel of judges consisting of industry experts.

The Prosperity Agenda is now offering its family coaching training program at no cost to selected Mississippi human services organizations

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Friday, March 22, 2024

JACKSON, Miss., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prosperity Agenda is providing training scholarships for four employees at five human services and workforce development organizations across Mississippi. The scholarships, made possible through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation covers the cost of virtual training on the Family-Centered Coaching (FCC) framework through an Intensive Training Cohort. Organizations who are not eligible or not selected can also register for the cohort directly here.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prosperity Agenda is providing training scholarships for four employees at five human services and workforce development organizations across Mississippi.
  • Kellogg Foundation covers the cost of virtual training on the Family-Centered Coaching (FCC) framework through an Intensive Training Cohort.
  • FCC is a proven methodology that empowers staff in the field of human services to address the holistic needs of families.
  • Human services organizations interested in taking the training at no cost can learn more and apply on this link.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Applauds Bipartisan Effort to Improve 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Friday, March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared an important new proposal to improve access to services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared an important new proposal to improve access to services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
  • "The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention applauds Chairwoman Rosenworcel, Secretary Becerra, Senator Tillis, Senator Padilla, and Representative Cárdenas for their collaboration and commitment to improving access to the 988 Lifeline," said Laurel Stine, J.D., M.A , Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer for AFSP.
  • AFSP is heartened to see the collaboration of bipartisan Congressional leaders and the FCC to build up the 988 Lifeline to be as robust and effective as it can be.
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.

NAMI Leads 40+ National Organizations to Urge Immediate Improvements to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) led a group of over 40 national organizations in urging leadership at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to improve the routing of 988 calls so that people in a mental health crisis are connected to critical care available in their own local communities.

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  • Since the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline became available nationwide in 2022, more than 8.6 million people in crisis have been able to connect with support for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, saving countless lives.
  • "Today, if someone calls 988, they will connect with a trained crisis counselor who can help them.
  • "988 will not reach its full potential unless every help seeker is able to get immediate help and be connected with resources available where they are."
  • In 2022, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and nearly a quarter of high school age children reported having thoughts of suicide.

Connected Nation's EVP of Digital Inclusion serving second term as Chair of FCC's Communications Equity and Diversity Council

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heather Gate, Executive President of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation (CN), once again has been named Chair of the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), an advisory council to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as rechartered by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heather Gate, Executive President of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation (CN), once again has been named Chair of the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), an advisory council to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as rechartered by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
  • Heather has always been a strong voice for vulnerable populations and a tireless advocate for digital equity in America.
  • "Heather has always been a strong voice for vulnerable populations and a tireless advocate for digital equity and inclusion in America," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, CN.
  • "During her first term as Chair, I witnessed firsthand the long hours Heather put into the council's work.

SANTA FE-BASED FALLING COLORS AMONG WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The BIA, a rigorous third-party certification framework established by the non-profit B Lab, evaluates companies on hundreds of metrics in five "impact areas": governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.

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  • The BIA, a rigorous third-party certification framework established by the non-profit B Lab, evaluates companies on hundreds of metrics in five "impact areas": governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
  • According to data released by B Lab, the highest score in the world in the last round of certifications was 206.7.
  • This, combined with a transparent and ethical approach, makes the B-Certification model perfect for us."
  • This incredible showing reflects the dedication of our team and our commitment to showing that business can be done differently."

EchoStar Completes Nationwide Drive Test for Boost Wireless Network, Completing All 2023 FCC Commitments

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 14, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certifying that its nationwide 5G network provides download speeds of 35 Mbps or greater to over 70 percent of the U.S. population. This certification follows the successful completion of a nationwide drive test, fulfilling the final element of EchoStar's 2023 deployment commitments to the FCC.

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  • This certification follows the successful completion of a nationwide drive test, fulfilling the final element of EchoStar's 2023 deployment commitments to the FCC.
  • "This drive test confirms the Boost Wireless Network is delivering high-quality service to our customers.
  • The drive test, conducted using an FCC-approved methodology and overseen by an independent monitor, is the third and final component of EchoStar's 2 023 Nationwide 5G Deployment Commitment to the FCC .
  • Today's certification follows other major milestones for the Boost Wireless Network, including the announcement that EchoStar is now providing Voice over New Radio (VoNR) service , or 5G voice, to over 200 million Americans nationwide.

Adsmovil Expands Market Reach and Content Portfolio with Nuestra Vision Strategic Alliance

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

MIAMI, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adsmovil, a minority-owned digital first Hispanic media company, is pleased to announce its strategic alliance with Nuestra Vision, a 24/7 Spanish-language TV network offering family-friendly premium programming for Mexicans, Mexican Americans and Hispanics living in the U.S. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for Adsmovil as it expands its reach, audience, content, and media platforms to deliver 360° opportunities across the Hispanic landscape.

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  • This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for Adsmovil as it expands its reach, audience, content, and media platforms to deliver 360° opportunities across the Hispanic landscape.
  • The synergistic alliance with Nuestra Vision allows Adsmovil to tap into the preferences of Mexican, Spanish-dominant Hispanics, who spend their time on multiple platforms including streaming, broadcast, and cable, consuming Mexican content.
  • Nuestra Vision primarily serves the content preferences of the vast Mexican and Mexican American community, which represents 60% of U.S. Hispanics.
  • "The strategic investment in Nuestra Vision fortifies Adsmovil's overarching strategy to expand and diversify its Hispanic market reach, without sacrificing authenticity.

Jorie Koster-Hale Named CEO at Falling Colors Corporation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Data and financial processing company Falling Colors Corporation (FCC) has named Jorie Koster-Hale as its new CEO.

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  • SANTA FE, N.M., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Data and financial processing company Falling Colors Corporation (FCC) has named Jorie Koster-Hale as its new CEO.
  • Prior to joining Falling Colors, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship (Harvard) and was lead data scientist for an enterprise AI company in Paris.
  • Co-founder Pamela Koster, stepping down as CEO of FCC, will remain CEO of the Falling Colors Group, which includes the charitable Falling Colors Foundation and FC3 Ltd. Co., currently renovating the historic White Building in Santa Fe.
  • Koster-Hale's plans include expanding Falling Colors' capacity to support public and behavioral health across the US, continuing to build an ethical and employee-centered governance structure, and ensuring that Falling Colors continues to thrive in the face of an uncertain economic and political environment.